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Adurru Buddhist Stupa

Adurru Buddhist Stupa is an ancient Buddhist settlement located in Adurru village, Mamidikuduru Mandal, in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh, on the western bank of the Vainateya branch of the Godavari River. Excavated in 1955, the site features a large mahastupa with wheel-shaped plan, votive stupas, chaityas and monastic remains dating from 2nd century BCE to 2nd century CE, representing Hinayana and Mahayana phases and protected by the Archaeological Survey of India.

Adurru, Andhra PradeshArchaeological Site

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Chandravati Archaeological Site

Chandravati is an ancient archaeological site located near Abu Road in the Sirohi district of Rajasthan. Once a major medieval city spanning approximately 50 hectares, it flourished between the 7th and 15th centuries under various dynasties including the Parmaras and Chauhans. The site features extensive ruins of temples, fortifications, residential complexes, and sculptural artifacts representing Hindu and Jain traditions.

Abu Road, RajasthanArchaeological Site

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Devni Mori Buddhist Archaeological Site

Devni Mori is an ancient Buddhist archaeological site located near the Meshvo River in Aravalli District, Gujarat, about 2 km from Shamlaji. Excavated between 1960 and 1963, it comprises a brick stupa, two monasteries and votive stupas dating to the 3rd-4th century CE. Notable for a relic casket with an inscription dated to the Western Kshatrapa era, it is an important example of early Buddhist architecture in western India.

Devni Mori, GujaratArchaeological Site

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Eran Archaeological Site

Eran Archaeological Site is an ancient settlement and temple complex located in Eran village, Sagar District, Madhya Pradesh, on the south bank of the Bina River. Dating from the Chalcolithic period to the Gupta era (4th-6th century CE), it is renowned for its early Hindu temples, colossal monolithic Varaha statue, and important Gupta inscriptions. Protected by the Archaeological Survey of India, the site preserves ruins of Vishnu, Varaha, Narasimha and other temples amid open fields.

Eran, Madhya PradeshArchaeological Site

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Ghoshitarama Monastery

Ghoshitarama Monastery is an ancient Buddhist monastic complex located at Kosam Inam village in Kaushambi District, Uttar Pradesh, on the bank of the Yamuna River. Traditionally believed to have been built by the wealthy merchant Ghosita during the lifetime of Gautama Buddha in the 6th century BCE, it is regarded as one of the earliest Buddhist monasteries in India. Excavated brick ruins reveal monastic cells, courtyards, votive stupas and early Buddhist architectural features.

Kosam Inam, Uttar PradeshMonastery

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Kesarapalli Buddhist Site

Kesarapalli Buddhist Site is an ancient Buddhist settlement located in Kesarapalli village near Gannavaram in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. The excavated site features remains of a large Mahastupa, votive stupas, chaitya, vihara and brick structures dating from the 3rd century BCE to 4th century CE. Notable for its Satavahana and Ikshvaku period artifacts, Brahmi inscriptions and limestone panels, it offers insight into early Buddhism in coastal Andhra.

Gannavaram, Andhra PradeshArchaeological Site

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Nelakondapalli Maha Stupa

The Nelakondapalli Maha Stupa is a significant ancient Buddhist archaeological site located in Khammam district, Telangana. Dating back to the 3rd-4th century CE during the Satavahana and Ikshvaku periods, it features one of the largest stupas in South India with a double-terraced structure. The site includes remains of a monastic complex, viharas, and artifacts excavated between 1976 and 1985, situated near an ancient manmade lake.

Nelakondapalli, TelanganaArchaeological Site

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